The Office of Child & Youth Protection exists to assist Diocese of Tulsa Parishes and Schools with compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Bishop David Konderla states in his promulgation letter:

Our children, youth, and vulnerable adults are treasures to the Church, and as such the Diocese of Tulsa has a sacred obligation to protect them. In compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People issued by the USCCB, the Diocese of Tulsa continues to make every effort to ensure it employs the best practices in establishing a safe environment throughout the diocese. (
Policies & Procedures for the Protection of Children and Young People, 2018)

In adherence to the Charter, the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma through VIRTUSprovides a web-based platform in English and Spanish that specializes in helpingchurches and religious organizations create safe environments for children, youth andvulnerable adults. Charter compliance is mandatory for all Employees and CoveredVolunteers who have or could have contact with children or vulnerable adults. No Employee or Covered Volunteer may partake in any Church ministry orfunction without first completing the mandatory compliance requirements and receivingconfirmation and clearance to serve by their Local Administrator.

The Director of Child & Youth Protection is charged with ensuring the Diocese remains in compliance with the Charter and assisting all the Local Administrators throughout the diocese in their mission to establish safe environments by enforcing the diocesan child and youth protection requirements.